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Button Rug

c. 1936

Jules Lefevere

Associated Names

Jules Lefevere

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image displays a pattern of diamonds and squares in a grid formation with alternating colors of dark brown, beige, and rich blue. The design includes red circles and yellow paisley motifs within each diamond, with a scalloped border around the composition.

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Artwork overview

Medium

watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 29.8 x 22.9 cm (11 3/4 x 9 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.248

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: J.Z. LEFEVERE

Wikidata ID

Q64591602

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